The Light Show: Colours, Reflections & Lenses

Primary School Incursion (K-6)

We need it to see, communicate, grow food and even to explore the universe. So what is light, where does it come from and how does it work? This show tells the story of light through our selection of highly colourful and spectacular demonstrations. We'll cover how light is made, how it moves, what happens when it meets an object and how we see it - including some fun optical illusions.

*Demonstrations performed will be customised to suit the audience age and may depend on venue or time constraints. This show features an optional demonstration which uses a strobe light. These kinds of lights may affect light-sensitive epileptics. We will consult with teachers before each show but also request that you kindly inform us at your earliest convenience if there may be any light-sensitive epileptics in attendance.

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SCIENCE UNDERSTANDING

Foundation:

Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002)

Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (ACSSU003)

Daily and seasonal changes in our environment, including the weather, affect everyday life (ACSSU004)

Year 1:

Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed (ACSSU020)

Everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways (ACSSU018)

Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape (ACSSU019)

Year 2:

Different materials can be combined for a particular purpose (ACSSU031)

Earth’s resources, including water, are used in a variety of ways (ACSSU032)

Year 4:

Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; These properties can influence their use (ACSSU074)

Year 5:

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (ACSSU080)

Year 6:

The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)

SCIENCE AS A HUMAN ENDEAVOUR

Foundation:

Science involves exploring and observing the world using the senses (ACSHE013)

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (ACSIS221)

Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem (ACSIS108)

Primary connections units:

Light Shows (Year 5)

Look! Listen! (Year 1)

PRICE (FROM 1 JULY 2018):

$550 per show (incl. GST)

SERVICE AREA:

Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle & Lower Hunter

CAPACITY:

3-5 classes per show

Age range:

Years K-6

Running Time & scheduling tips

Show runs for 60 minutes

Consecutive sessions can be scheduled back-to-back

Allow a further 60 minutes for set up and 45 minutes for pack up

What we'll need at your school:

Darkened room with power outlet & space for students to sit

Accessible off-street parking for the duration of our visit, allowing for a 1-hour set up and pack up time

This show features an optional demonstration which uses a strobe light. These kinds of lights may affect light-sensitive epileptics. We will consult with teachers before each show but also request that you kindly inform us at your earliest convenience if there may be any light-sensitive epileptics in attendance